Celebrating 'The Goonies': A Community Affair in Astoria

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As summer approaches, Seattle is imposing beach curfews, putting in physical barriers like new gates, and increasing police and park ranger patrols.

And people in the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon are preparing for a Pacific Northwest pop culture milestone: “The Goonies” is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week, and organizers are expecting plenty of fans.

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